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3.7 miles
Distance
262 ft
Climb
-263 ft
Descent
00:22:03
Avg time
481 ft
Altitude min
557 ft
Altitude max
557 ft
Altitude start
558 ft
Altitude end
-20.2%
Grade max
16.9%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
00:22:03
Avg time

Outer Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Capitol View Park
    Frankfort, Kentucky
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #106328 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #42031 in E-Biking
    • #277763 in Trail Running
    • #305107 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Jump

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Outer Loop is a 4 mile moderately popular blue difficulty family friendly singletrack trail located near Frankfort Kentucky. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 262 ft blue climb. It features berm, bridge and jump. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 22 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 29, 2026
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Mar 21, 2026 @ 11:55pm (America/New_York)
Mar 21, 2026
Aug 17, 2025 @ 5:50am
Aug 17, 2025
Trail in great shape except for a short section that is closed near Avenue of Giants. Just continue on Giants.
Aug 2, 2025 @ 12:35pm
Aug 2, 2025
the section of the outer trail that parallels avenue of Giants is closed
Aug 9, 2024 @ 6:18pm
Aug 9, 2024
Jun 26, 2024 @ 6:40am
Jun 26, 2024
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on Mar 21, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
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        Directions to outer-loop-83908 trailhead (38.178150, -84.869420)
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        Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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        2 Reviews & Comments

        ultrarunnergirl
        Nice cross country trail, good warmup or easy loop for the most part. Go right/clockwise from the parking lot/trailhead sign (left/CCW will put you almost on the most technical section of the Loop). CW direction also has some optional features to ride.
        Richard9872000
        Fun trail close to town.
        Riding through the sinkholes was something new.
        Didn’t see another person on the trail

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Outer Loop located?
        Outer Loop is located in Capitol View Park, Frankfort, Kentucky, United States. It is part of the Capitol View Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.17815, -84.86942.
        ▼ How hard is Outer Loop?
        Outer Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Outer Loop?
        Outer Loop has 262 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 263 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 481 ft to 557 ft.
        ▼ Is Outer Loop a point to point trail?
        Outer Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Outer Loop?
        Outer Loop is 3.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Outer Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Outer Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Outer Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Outer Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Outer Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 26 minutes to ride Outer Loop. The trail is 3.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Outer Loop?
        Outer Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 757 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 778 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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